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EFCC Chairman Emphasizes Urgent Need for Media Enlightenment on Youth Involvement in Cybercrimes

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to recent media reports has clarified Chairman Ola Olukoyede’s statement regarding Nigerian youths and their alleged involvement in internet fraud, commonly…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Condemns Abuja Protests, Defends Minister Nyesom Wike

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, in a resolute stance has denounced the recent protests in Abuja targeting Minister Nyesom Wike, attributing them to the machinations of opposing political…

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Ooni of Ife Dismisses Claims of Visiting Emefiele in Kuje Prison

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in a recent clarification refuted claims that he visited Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, at Kuje…

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Naija News Headlines: 10 Things from Nigerian Newspapers You Need to Know Today, December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023 Omajemite Don

Good morning Nigeria! Here’s a roundup of the top headlines from various Nigerian newspapers for today. 1. Benin Republic President Visits Tinubu In Aso Rock. President Patrice Talon of Benin…

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Full Details of Tinubu’s Meeting with President Patrice Talon Emerge

December 7, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic in a diplomatic visit met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday to deliberate on strategies for enhancing…

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Beninese President Patrice Talon Engages in Bilateral Talks with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at State House

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic made a diplomatic visit to the State House in Abuja to meet with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The visit, documented with photographs, underscores the…

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges as Africa’s Most Powerful Woman

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

Forbes has declared Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, as the most powerful woman in Africa, securing the 87th position globally in its 20th annual ranking released…

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I Will Not Return 50 Government Vehicles, Bello Matawalle Declares

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, asserts he won’t surrender 50 government vehicles, challenging Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State to pinpoint the court order mandating their retrieval. Matawalle…

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2024 Budget: Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila, to Lavish N21 Billion

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

The recently unveiled breakdown of the 2024 Budget, as sighted by Ejes Gist News, reveals substantial financial allocations and noteworthy increases across diverse sectors.   Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

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Ooni of Ife Pays Visit To Ex CBN Governor In Kuje Prison

December 6, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, paid a visit to the imprisoned former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, at Kuje Prison…

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Naija News Headlines: 10 Things from Nigerian Newspapers You Need to Know Today, December 6, 2023

December 6, 2023 Omajemite Don

Naija News Headlines – Wednesday, 6th December 2023. Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Tinubu Returns To Abuja From COP28 Summit In Dubai President Bola Tinubu…

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Andrew Okungbowa Resigns As Chief Press Secretary To Governor Obaseki

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

Andrew Okungbowa, who held the position of Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has tendered his resignation. The announcement, made on December 4, 2023, comes…

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PDP Urges Akeredolu To Hand Over Power

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has called upon Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to temporarily hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for the effective governance of the…

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Funding Over 400 Delegates For COP28 Is Too Small, Says Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South District, has staunchly defended Nigeria’s substantial delegation of 422 individuals at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Amidst widespread criticism regarding the large number…

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PDP Takes Action, Suspends Imo State Chairman Charles Ugwu for Alleged Gross Misconduct

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Imo state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Charles Ugwu, has been suspended due to allegations of gross misconduct and insubordination. The suspension, effective immediately, was officially declared…

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Labour Party Expels Udengs Eradiri, Bayelsa Gubernatorial Candidate

December 5, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Bayelsa State Executive Council of the Labour Party (LP) in a recent development has decided to expel Udengs Eradiri, who contested as their gubernatorial candidate in the recently concluded…

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Top Nigeria News Highlights – Tuesday, 5 December 2023

December 5, 2023 Omajemite Don

Top 10 Headlines This Tuesday Morning   🗞️ 1. COP28 Summit Controversy: Federal Government Clarifies Delegation Numbers Amidst criticism of Nigeria’s large delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai,…

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Breaking: Only 422 Delegates Were Sponsored to COP28, Says Mohammed Idris

December 4, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Federal government through it’s minister for information Mohammed Idris, communicated to journalist in response to the criticism surrounding Nigeria’s substantial delegation at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.The Bola…

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Wike Is the Biggest Mistake Made by Tinubu, Says APC Chieftain

December 4, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Nyesom Wike as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has faced criticism from Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain…

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Nigerian Air Force Speaks on Bombing Kaduna Village

December 4, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vehemently refuted allegations of conducting air operations resulting in the unintended killing of villagers in Kaduna state. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for…

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